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Saturday, April 25, 2026 (8AM-Noon)
Same location! Tower Grove Park
Get moving for The Little Bit Foundation!
Join us for the 9th annual Laura’s Run 4 Kids hosted by First Alert 4’s Laura Hettiger!
There are many options for your participation:
Sign up for either the 5K Race or 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Share the spirit virtually by registering for the 5K Virtual Run
Register as an individual, family of 4 or group of 10, with special discounts
Start your own online fundraiser (click on Become a Fundraiser)
Donate!
If you are unable to join us on April 25 in Tower Grover Park, share the spirit of Laura virtually from April 25 through May 2, Run, jog or walk where you are – in your neighborhood, on the track, at home on your treadmill – and celebrate at the virtual finish line with an online community when you’ve completed your 5K (3.1 miles).
A morning of fun for the whole family!
T-shirt for all participants
Medals and 1st Place awards ceremony
Little Bit partner schools, families, students in attendance
Food and beverages
Kids Zone with music, games, fitness activities, special visitors!
Group and family discounts available
Family friendly event – strollers and dogs allowed!
The Little Bit Foundation is committed to breaking down barriers to learning in 60+ school communities serving 17,500 students across St. Louis.
Share your photos, videos and words of encouragement to others on the Laura's Run4Kids Facebook page. Let's stay connected, active, healthy and united for the ongoing mission of The Little Bit Foundation to break down barriers to learning for St. Louis students!
The Market Mile is a community-based, one-mile walk/run that invites you to give back and have fun doing it by joining us at our great after-party in Union Station!
Beyond the promise of sunny summer weather, a one-mile course straight down Market Street, the “take it at your own pace” vibes and a buzzing after-party at Union Station, the Market Mile is different because it’s powering up the nonprofits who work tirelessly on the future of our city.
The Market Mile serves St. Louis through core areas of need: accessible green spaces, safe housing, public safety, and youth programs. We’ve carefully selected Market Mile Race Beneficiaries that you may choose to support when you register.
We raised over $16,000 for nonprofits in 2024 and 2025!
During our inaugural event in 2024, we are proud to report that we raised $1,778 for Peter and Paul Community Services, $1,693 for Great Rivers Greenway, and $2,043 for Backstoppers. In 2025, we raised $3,086.83 for Great Rivers Greenway, $7286.36 for Peter and Paul Community Services, $2662.89 for BackStoppers, and $2,843.99 for Boys and Girls Club!
Our beneficiaries fulfill core areas of need in St. Louis: accessible green spaces, safe housing, public safety, & youth programs.
USA Swimming Club. 28 members.